Yukon Vet

20148 series
Available on NatGeoWild HD
NatGeoWild HD

Making house calls in the far reaches of Northern Canada is a daunting task in the least, considering the houses may be separated by hundreds of miles. That challenge doesn't stop Dr Michelle Oakley from performing her many duties as a veterinarian in one of the most rugged environments on Earth. In addition to running an animal clinic out of her home in Haines Junction, Yukon - where she lives with husband Shane and their three daughters - Dr Oakley also operates a satellite clinic 150 miles away and is the on-call vet for the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, which is about 100 miles from Haines Junction. She also makes house calls, sometimes driving for long stretches through desolate wilderness to check on a patient. This series documents how Dr Oakley juggles being a full-time vet, wife and mom, and does so with a sense of humour and devotion.

Yak Attack: Episode Image
Episode 1Yak Attack

Follow vet Dr Michelle Oakley as she covers thousands of miles tending to the Yukon's animal population. Her first patients are a 300lb yak and a golden eagle. (S3, ep 2)

Steer Clear: Episode Image
Episode 2Steer Clear

It's a tough day at the clinic for all-species vet Dr Michelle Oakley. Plus, when a string of house visits get scary, two people wind up in hospital. (S3, ep 3)

Baby Boom: Episode Image
Episode 4Baby Boom

Dr Michelle Oakley helps a Hereford cow that's having trouble giving birth. Plus, a French bulldog arrives at the clinic for a caesarean section. (S3, ep 1)

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